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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.41, 1,148.73 and 459.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.41, 1,148.73 and 459.39 is: 633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.41 : 1,148.73 = 459.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.41/1,148.73 = 459.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.41x = 1,148.73 × 459.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.41x = 527,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,713.14/832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.96

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